Green potatoes: are they safe to eat?

Green potatoes: are they safe to eat?

If you have ever let potatoes sit out too long, you may have seen them turn a green-ish colour. When this occurs, we ask ourselves the question – should I bin them or are they still OK to eat? What a lot of people do not realise is that this colour is an...
Black garlic: what is it and what are its benefits?

Black garlic: what is it and what are its benefits?

Simply put, black garlic is an aged version of its raw white counterpart, and it is believed it may bring even more benefits to our health. To make black garlic, fresh garlic is taken and fermented. This fermentation process is what gives the cloves their black...
Are green, yellow, and red peppers different or the same?

Are green, yellow, and red peppers different or the same?

Believe it or not, the difference between green, yellow, and red peppers is their stage of ripeness. They are all the same type of pepper but at different stages of ripeness, which makes them taste slightly different. Green peppers are unripe, red peppers are fully...
Can garlic help with a healthier lifestyle?

Can garlic help with a healthier lifestyle?

We say it all the time – onions are the most used vegetables in the world. But garlic comes in as a very close second. These two are regularly used together by many households, as they are both very popular ingredients as dish starters. Their strong smell and...
Fresh-cut fruit and vegetables help disabled people daily

Fresh-cut fruit and vegetables help disabled people daily

Contrary to what seems to be popular belief, fresh-cut produce is not ‘lazy cooking’. Many people prefer buying fresh produce that you prepare yourself, but for many people, especially those with disabilities, pre-cut produce (both fresh and frozen options) is a...
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